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A Halloween party in Scotland in 2004.
food

In Scotland, Trick or Treaters Sing (And Tell Jokes) For Their Candy

This tradition dates back hundreds of years.
Jemma Beedie October 5, 2022
Gastro Obscura

Kalimpong Lollipops

These condensed-milk sweets come from a picturesque hill town.
Chocolate chariot driver and his horses (Flickr/SpirosK)
List

11 Places for Chocolate-Lovers Around the World

From chocolate waterfalls to life-size chocolate moose sculptures.
Diana Hubbell May 5, 2022
List

The Wonders of Florida in 24 Museums

The Sunshine State quietly boasts a world of unexpected museums.
The interior is a perfect example of turn-of-the-century shop design.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Shane Confectionery

Step into a pastel time capsule where candy is truly dandy.
The Khauwale Patankar sweet shop in Pune makes sugar jewelry every year.
food

In India, a Sweet Tradition Calls for Head-To-Toe Sugar Jewelry

Maharashtra's halwa dagine symbolizes hope for future blessings.
Shoma Abhyankar December 9, 2021
Toluca, Mexico

Museo del Alfeñique

This museum tells the history of Day of the Dead sugar sculptures.
This ghoulish image of a skull-faced candymaker was a direct response to the Bradford poisonings.
poison

How Tainted Treats Led to a Halloween Tragedy in 1858

A poisoned batch of peppermints devastated an English town.
Jenny Elliott October 29, 2021
List

Trek for Treats to 15 of the World’s Most Unique Candy Stores

Eat your heart out, Willy Wonka.
Diana Hubbell October 18, 2021
Pastila with tea is a Russian teatime staple.
food

The Historic Russian Recipe That Turns Apples Into Marshmallows

Disarmingly simple, pastila is lighter than air.
Anne Ewbank May 28, 2021
The cacti's fruit are also known as tunas.
deserts

How an Arizonan Company Turns Cacti Into Candy

Prickly pear gummies are a taste of the Sonoran Desert.
Bevin Dunn February 23, 2021
Long fringe and white paper often represented the death of a child, while black paper and short fringe was used for adults.
objects of intrigue

The Lost Art of Swedish Funeral Confectionery

These beautiful mementos of mourning have all but disappeared.
Sam O'Brien October 29, 2020
The Shilin scenic zone in Yunnan Province is a popular destination for tourists.
geology

What Candy Can Teach Us About the Origin of Mysterious Stone Forests

A stunning geological phenomenon, sweetly explained.
Luke Fater September 21, 2020
The 5.5% ABV beer is made with peanut butter, lactose, and vanilla.
beer

Why America’s Craft Brewers All Love a Vintage Candy

The sweet fuels the country's breweries.
Bailey Berg July 21, 2020
Sudbury, Massachusetts

Sky Bar

Try a classic Necco candy bar being resurrected in a small suburban shop.
Pateley Bridge, England

Oldest Sweet Shop in England

The oldest candy store in the world has been selling traditional sweets since 1827.
On the right, Willy Wonka movie memorabilia, including the golden ticket.
West Palm Beach, Florida

Bulk Candy Store Museum

This shop also boasts some sweet memorabilia from "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory."
The 1,500-pound chocolate castle.
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Sarris Candies Factory

Nothing says indulgence like a 1,500-pound chocolate castle.